nothingness

This weekend I did nothing. I didn't realize how much I needed to do nothing, and also to be left alone, until the opportunity presented itself to me this weekend. I did get to hang out with the lovely Jenn for a bit to catch a movie on Saturday; but other than that, I spent Saturday morning, evening and all day today doing NOTHING. Fabulous. Absolutely fabulous. I overdosed myself on reading, perusing the DSW website (as I have a LARGE gift card that is ready to be spent) and watching many Hallmark Channel movies. All while enjoying nut thins & roasted red pepper hummus. Of course, when I needed a more substantial meal I would whip up a scramlette that even the Huckleberry wouldn't mind serving to its many patrons. Mix in some dr. pepper & rum and you have what I call a fabulous weekend.

I can confidently say that ending the month in nothingness is what I call much needed, and quite near perfection.

So long January. Bring it on February.

there's no place I'd rather be

This song has been resonating in my spirit and has been my prayer for today....

"You are good beyond measure,

and my heart longs, to give You pleasure.

And You fulfill all my longing,

and all my life I will sing.

God, I love You and all You do,

Your joy lives inside and does me good.

Can I have more of You?

Amazing Grace how sweet the sound,

Oh my God, You never let me down.

Can I have more of You?"

~~from the "Here is my song" album by Kim Walker

new

tonight was a good night.

tomorrow will be even better!!

i'm so excited to start stepping out into new things without being paralyzed in fear or having people's thoughts and opinions in my head telling me i can't.

to those of you who said i can't, well.....pppbbllllhhhhhhh on you!!!

LovelySplendid on Etsy

Check out my friend Julia's creative cards and beautiful photos for sale on her Etsy page, LovelySplendid. Click here and it will take you directly to her page so you can start purchasing cards for yourself.

and i

....still don't get some people at all.

why this is bugging me so much this week, I don't really know? but, i am just perplexed by people. i want to understand them, but sometimes they make it so damn hard.

my random and funny roommate

My roommate Tasia makes me laugh. All the time. Really makes me laugh. She's always saying something that is off the wall and random, especially when she's working on Y stuff. Tonight has been a wealth of randomness from her mouth. I've been listening to her commentary as she's getting ready for summer camp this year from last years information. After 30 minutes of me laughing at her while I was trying to write a blog about something else completely random, I decided to start writing down what she was saying instead. Keep in mind that you are missing the tone and at times, utter sarcasm, in her voice.

Here is a glimpse into the randomness of her mind...

"oh God, Phinney L#@$&d, that was the kid who bit me and left teeth marks!!"

"i hate having our meetings in the blue room. they never go well. something always happens in there. remember that time they made Shaun cry in there? you should've been a fly on the wall because you would have pissed your pants from laughter from the anarchy in that room!"

"You're just cracking yourself up over there!" ::she doesn't know what i'm doing::

"ohhhhh Ella!!! wait, what? nick kofahl doesn't have an email address?! whatever. you know it, give it to me." ::insert attempted 'threat' face here, which makes us both laugh. she's so vicious::

"earwink.net, really?! ear. wink. dot. net!!! freakin' BCSIS Hippies."

"::insert dr. evil laughter:: i just found the guy who called me an ass face. ha!! he's not coming back for sure."

"what are you doing over there?" ::i informed her of my blog post::

"GIRL!!! well, you better keep your fingers typing fast 'cause i'm freaking funny."

"no email address. who doesn't have an email address? unless you were born in 1920 you should have an email address!"

"arrghhh, this kid. i have no words. ::insert growling here::"

"oh this mom drove me crazy. whine, whine, whine. helicopter moms make my job hard. i mean really, of course they are going to cry if you hover over them for the first hour of program. get out and let me do my job already."

"oh, oh, ::insert squeaky voice:: Matthew!!! i loved matthew."

"i thought this parents name was Bammy, ::insert laughter here:: it's Barry!"

"thecatden@____.net! really, i mean really? that's one creepy ass cat lady, for sure." ::insert pause here:: "that's not going to be me is it?" NO "are you sure?" YES "i don't even like cats. but i'll be by myself and i'll have to get cats. then one day i'll die alone and then the cats start eating me to live. they'll start with my skin and then go to my tongue." WHAT? "yeah, because its soft and chewy." YOU ARE FREAKIN' ME OUT! ::insert continued discussion on what life would be like as a cat lady::

and with that, i must quit. you can't top the fear of becoming a cat lady discussion.

7 Factoids

My lovely friend Liz posted 7 'factoids' about herself and encouraged her readers to do the same. (You can read Liz's blog here or click on the "This is Liz..." link to the right of my page!!)

7 'Random' Factoids about me....

1. I like to browse and shop for greeting cards. Unfortunately, 75% of the time I never get around to sending the card once it's purchased. Oopsies!! Note to self: start mailing a card a week beginning Feb. 1st.

2. When I was younger, I used to dance in powwow's. And yes, I've even slept in a teepee.

3. Even though I'm outwardly an extroverty, showtunesin', look at me kinda girl, the inner part of me is shy, reserved and a bit of an introvert. I hide my insecurities by faking myself into confidence.

4. I am always making up and singing random lil' ditties about anything and everything. An example: I just sang a song to my roommate Tasia about what I perceive my day at the Y will be like tomorrow, which morphed into the joys of riding the bus, which morphed into Uggs!

5. I must have a latte in the morning and a cup of tea before bed. Preferably with yummy McVities HobNob's or Digestives.

6. Knitting relaxes and focuses me when I'm stressed out. Unfortunately, I'm a one hit wonder with knitting--and I'm okay with that. My one hit wonder of choice, or rather, my specialty is scarves. Only when I am with Sharon am I able to branch out into other fibre arts.

7. Talking to my friends on g-chat while I'm at work is what keeps me from jumping off the building to my death most days. Thank You to the 4 J's in my life: Julia, Jenn, Jacki & Jill for being the 'constant chatters' who always check in on me, always make me laugh and/or smile during my workday; as well as, letting me vent my frustrations when I need it. I love it when the "available" green dot is next to your names in my chat box.

Bonus Factoid: In case you haven't noticed, I'm very verbose!

Okay, If you've read this...especially you Rebecca....tag you're it!

waiting. just waiting!!

bad mood monday

i walked fresh into bad mood monday at the Y. i've decided that all i can do is take cover and try to be invisible today.

sheesh!!

sometimes, no matter how hard i try, i just don't understand people. i'll choose to love them regardless of how much they perplex me because that's who I am at my core---a lover, not a fighter---but i just don't understand. yet, i'm realizing more and more that maybe i'm not supposed to understand; i'm just supposed to LOVE them. that's all. nothing more. love above all else.

i'm okay with that.

for the love of biscotti

Ever since Christmas, thanks to Halen and Sharon, I have been craving, eating, enjoying all kinds of biscotti. I want some with my coffee and/or tea every day. As I've been enjoying this scrumptious goodness, it occurred to me that maybe I should learn to make my own biscotti as it cost anywhere from $1.85 to $2.00 to purchase for one slice. Now that seems small, but doing this everyday starts to add up. I've taken to perusing biscotti recipes to find one I think I can make. Each recipe I've found to suit my fancy seems to have one little problem. What is that problem you ask? the elusive, (to me), stand up mixer. Every recipe I have found that I like is sort of snobby with there instruction of, "In a stand up mixer fitted with a paddle attachment beat butter...." Um, not all of us have a stand up mixer. I can't afford a Kitchenaid mixer. I want one. Who doesn't? All girls dream of being a domestic diva with all the fancy appliances to make their baking/cooking dreams come true. But sadly, not all of us have or can afford one. So, I was irritated for a moment, yet only a wee moment because then I realized..."hey, my G-ma Charlotte didn't have a fancy stand up mixer with all the attachments." My great-grandmother, who by the way, was an amazing chef and baker was like Caroline Ingalls from the pioneer days and made things from scratch with just a bowl and a spoon. So, in my head I'm thinking, "I got this!!" Because she has imparted most of her teachings to me; so of course, I got the baking thing down without all the fancy equipment, right? Wrong. Now I see why there is need for a stand up mixer. Unless I'm an octopus with 8 arms, I could barely keep it all going with the flow and ease I imagined in my head. But, that's okay. I'll keep trying until I get it right. I'm like the Little Engine That Could. I just keep saying, "I think I can, I think I can, I think I can!" So for now, I'll keep telling myself "I think I can" until I can with my batter bowl, hand mixer and spoon.



Quick fun fact: did you know that originally Italians made biscotti to dunk in their coffee and WINE?? Gosh, I love the Italians!

Happy Birthday, Jenn!!!

Thanks for always being such an amazing friend.

I pray your 25th year is the best yet; and that you find your dreams and desires coming true.

Blessings in abundance to you today.






Live it up, Marlow!!

Happy MLK Day!

"An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity."
Martin Luther King, Jr.

Carter Fun

Last night was Raelynn and Carter kid night-o-fun while Jill and Adam went out for a date night. The kids and I had a blast watching "My Little Pony" movies, chasing each other around the house and making homemade pizza!!

Here are a few pics of our pizza making adventure....

Twenty Ten!!

Happy, happy!!

Oh, 2010, I'm excited to see what you have in store for me.
Actually, I'm giddy with anticipation.